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Palin moves closer to possible book deal
Reuters ^ | 1/22/08 | Geough

Posted on 01/21/2009 11:29:47 PM PST by VinL

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - It looks as though Sarah Palin may be ready to tell her story in print.

The former Republican vice presidential candidate apparently has enlisted the help of superstar Washington attorney Robert Barnett, who has brokered book deals for such political A-listers as President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Additionally, he has handled TV deals for many top news anchors and reporters, among them Brian Williams, Lesley Stahl, Neil Cavuto, Christiane Amanpour and Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

While not an immediate option, TV news is considered a possible future career path for the telegenic Palin, who is halfway through her first term as Alaska governor.

Reached by telephone late Wednesday, Barnett said he had no comment.

In the past few weeks, Palin has gone on the offensive, lashing out at the media for the way she and her family have been portrayed.

Since her sudden rise to stardom after being picked in late August as Sen. John McCain's running mate, Palin has been mentioned as a possible 2012 presidential candidate.

But there also has been speculation that she has potential as a TV personality, along the lines of other prominent politicians who have transitioned to television, like Mike Huckabee. In the late 1980s, Palin worked as a sports reporter for Anchorage television stations.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: bookdeal; palin; palinping
Ut-oh?
1 posted on 01/21/2009 11:29:48 PM PST by VinL
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To: VinL
I hope she spills everything on John McLame.
2 posted on 01/21/2009 11:39:42 PM PST by alaskamomma
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To: alaskamomma
I hope she spills everything on John McLame.

What could she possibly say that we don't know already?

3 posted on 01/21/2009 11:44:14 PM PST by Txngal
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To: VinL

This is good. Authoring a book is a good step towards running for higher office. Ask Barry.


4 posted on 01/22/2009 12:00:07 AM PST by IonInsights (T)
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To: VinL
I hope she doesn't get sidetracked. I want this woman as president in 2012.
5 posted on 01/22/2009 12:01:05 AM PST by NurdlyPeon (Sarah Palin: Americas last, best hope for survival.)
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To: NurdlyPeon

The title maybe be “Palling Around With McCain: A Window Shopper’s Nightmare”


6 posted on 01/22/2009 12:14:51 AM PST by earmarksrus
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To: VinL

I’ll believe it when I actually see it and read it - not some stupid article based on speculation from Reuters


7 posted on 01/22/2009 12:15:20 AM PST by Lilpug15 (Obama: "They Need More Arabic Translators in Afghanistan...")
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To: VinL

And Vincent P. Where are you from in Ffld county if I may ask?


8 posted on 01/22/2009 12:17:54 AM PST by Lilpug15 (Obama: "They Need More Arabic Translators in Afghanistan...")
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To: alaskamomma

Me too. I can’t wait to read her book, and I bet whatever money she makes out of the book deal she gives away to charity. That outta piss off the libs. I hope she tells all, since McCain has shown that he has no problem throwing her under the bus, even though she busted her ass for him and prevented him from losing his own home state. Good for her, I am glad that she might be writing a book


9 posted on 01/22/2009 12:19:40 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: VinL

I am ambiguous abou this. I loved being pleasantly surprised by Reagan’s writings.

I hope she goes down the same vein and talks in a positive way about improving America.

I have a strong feeling though it will be a highly political book complaining about how she was unfairly treated and posturing herself for a 2012 run (like Governor Huckabee).


10 posted on 01/22/2009 12:28:35 AM PST by DiogenesLaertius
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To: Sarah Barracuda
I bet whatever money she makes out of the book deal she gives away to charity.

Maybe. It would fit her character. But I wouldn't mind, if he decides to keep the money for her family. She earned it...

11 posted on 01/22/2009 2:04:56 AM PST by SolidWood (Sarah Palin - America the Beautiful)
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Correction: if she decide to...


12 posted on 01/22/2009 2:05:46 AM PST by SolidWood (Sarah Palin - America the Beautiful)
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To: VinL

Rumor has it that Sarah also has been offered $1MM to pose nude in the April addition of Playboy. On a another note, Michelle has also been offered the same deal from National Geographic.


13 posted on 01/22/2009 3:49:57 AM PST by mmanager (It is time to prune the tree.)
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To: DiogenesLaertius

I agree with you. This must be a scholarly, policy oriented book. The past is the past. She was bashed around but that’s part of the game.


14 posted on 01/22/2009 7:52:47 AM PST by frposty (I'm a simpleton)
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To: Lilpug15

And Vincent P. Where are you from in Ffld county if I may ask?
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Oh my, you FBI or CIA??? -:) Stamford.


15 posted on 01/22/2009 9:00:29 AM PST by VinL (VinL---My unauthorized, amateur blog -(wegotsarah.com))
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To: frposty

I agree although right now I wouldn’t mind a Preface where she makes it clear the election is over she is moving on, then she briefly calls Nicole Wallace a !@#$ and $%^#.

And then she can move on with the policy talk.


16 posted on 01/22/2009 9:05:55 AM PST by redk
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To: VinL

Awesome - I grew up in Fairfield :)


17 posted on 01/22/2009 9:42:46 AM PST by Lilpug15 (Obama: "They Need More Arabic Translators in Afghanistan...")
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To: All

So I guess this lawyer is a huge Democrat. I hope she knows what she is doing.


18 posted on 01/22/2009 9:45:20 AM PST by redk
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To: redk

BTTT.


19 posted on 01/22/2009 9:57:32 AM PST by VinL (VinL---My unauthorized, amateur blog -(wegotsarah.com))
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To: VinL

I hope she writes a book educating people on conservative principles...


20 posted on 01/25/2009 5:45:45 AM PST by DocT111
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